Physical Therapist Assistant

14 hours ago

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Amergis Full time
About the Role

Amergis is seeking a highly skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in a school-based setting. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services to students, including treatment, implementation, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide physical therapy services to students, including treatment, implementation, and documentation, under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
  • Treat students to help relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain functional mobility and performance.
  • Continuously assess the students' environment safety risks and equipment needs.
  • Direct and aid students in active, passive, and resistive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, functional gait and balance training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
  • Instruct care and use of assistive mobility devices, braces, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
  • Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
  • Clean and maintain equipment used in the field in accordance with manufacturers' directions.
  • Instruct and educate students, family, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Report reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician, District Nurse, and/or Director of Clinical Services or designee, and Physical Therapist.
  • Identify students and family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notify Physical Therapist, District Nurse, and Director of Clinical Services as applicable.
  • Maintain communication with the district and other personnel caring for the student to assure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care.
  • Prepare and submit clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment.
  • Participate in care conferences, meetings, and in-service education, as applicable.
  • According to knowledge level, may provide in-service education programs for other disciplines as necessary.
  • Participate in quarterly medical record review, as applicable.
  • Provide/submits accurate and timely documentation that is consistent with the plan of care and district requirements.
  • Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards.
Requirements
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
  • One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
  • Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice.
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
  • Current CPR if applicable.
  • TB Questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable.
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
  • Computer proficiency required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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